Awesome move. He's a very good ST player and a good backup option at FS and occasional starter. 20 INTs. The safety position looks stable now, and if Delmas stays healthy it might even be a big strength.

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June 24th, 2013, 5:37 pm

DJ-B

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Re: Lions sign Chris Hope

Really liked Hope back in the day, Actually wanted them to go get him when he left the Steelers, it was his Range and Ballhawking Saavy that allowed Polamolu to range from Blitz to Deep Cover based on what he saw.

Good pickup as a Backup now, but still uneasy overall with the Delmas situation.

Why is everyone loving this signing? It's a decent depth deal, but he's washed up. His best football is behind him. His spine injury didn't seem to affect him that much, as he was still very productive for a couple years after that, but he hasn't done much at all for about 3 years.

Why is everyone loving this signing? It's a decent depth deal, but he's washed up. His best football is behind him. His spine injury didn't seem to affect him that much, as he was still very productive for a couple years after that, but he hasn't done much at all for about 3 years.

Shotty is the only one that used the word love for the signing. Kds is obviously being sarcastic and the rest of us only made mention of him being a back up.

He's actually only 2 years removed from being a decent starter and has 6 years of experience playing with the wide-9. My hope is he can kick out Spievey who isn't worth a roster spot and maybe even Wendling who only gives you special teams.

June 25th, 2013, 9:54 am

m2karateman

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Re: Lions sign Chris Hope

It's a good move because our depth at that position flat out sucks. Spievey should have been cut last year. Wendling showed he cannot be relied upon as a starter. Silva is hot and cold as a starter. Hope may not be the player he once was, but I would feel better if he's called on to start than if they ask Silva or Wendling to.

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June 25th, 2013, 12:47 pm

njroar

Player of the Year - Offense

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Re: Lions sign Chris Hope

From all I've been hearing, Don Carey has been the biggest surprise. He's the one starting opposite Quin right now, and they expect him to step in if Delmas can't go. Hope will bring depth and it'll be interesting to see how the depth chart unfolds when cutdowns start.

June 25th, 2013, 3:20 pm

Shotty

Millen Draft Pick - Epic Bust

Joined: July 3rd, 2012, 2:06 amPosts: 717

Re: Lions sign Chris Hope

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Lions sign DL Isreal Idonije12:50 PM, June 25, 2013

The Lions have added more depth to a defensive line that already has a good deal of starpower, signing Israel Idonije to a one-year contact, a league source told PFT’s Mike Florio on Tuesday.

The 6-foot-6, 275-pound Idonije looks like a solid fit for Detroit. He made starts at left end and defensive tackle for Chicago in 2012, and such flexibility will suit him well playing for Lions DL coach Jim Washburn, a proponent of rotating linemen to keep them fresh.

The 32-year-old Idonije notched 48 tackles and 7.5 sacks for the Bears a season ago, making 11 starts. Per Pro Football Focus, he played 514 snaps at end and 212 snaps at tackle in 2012.

The Lions have a different look at defensive end after losing Cliff Avril in free agency and releasing Kyle Vanden Bosch. However, they have restocked the ranks at the position. Ex-Seahawk Jason Jones, like Idonije, can play end and tackle. Also, rookie Ezekiel Ansah, the No. 5 overall pick, is a young rush prospect with promise.

From all I've been hearing, Don Carey has been the biggest surprise. He's the one starting opposite Quin right now, and they expect him to step in if Delmas can't go. Hope will bring depth and it'll be interesting to see how the depth chart unfolds when cutdowns start.

I think I would rather have Carey just be the starter with Delmas coming in sparingly. IMO Carey and Quinn would make a very consistent though non flashy Safety tandem. Carey is almost a clone of Quinn to begin with and having him learning and mirroring Quinn on the field could do wonders for his game.

June 25th, 2013, 3:51 pm

wjb21ndtown

Re: Lions sign Chris Hope

conversion02 wrote:

Why is everyone loving this signing? It's a decent depth deal, but he's washed up. His best football is behind him. His spine injury didn't seem to affect him that much, as he was still very productive for a couple years after that, but he hasn't done much at all for about 3 years.

I agree completely. I wanted this guy 3 years ago as a starter and everyone said I was nuts. Now he's washed up and injured and people are jumping for joy...

The Lions have added more depth to a defensive line that already has a good deal of starpower, signing Israel Idonije to a one-year contact, a league source told PFT’s Mike Florio on Tuesday.

The 6-foot-6, 275-pound Idonije looks like a solid fit for Detroit. He made starts at left end and defensive tackle for Chicago in 2012, and such flexibility will suit him well playing for Lions DL coach Jim Washburn, a proponent of rotating linemen to keep them fresh.

The 32-year-old Idonije notched 48 tackles and 7.5 sacks for the Bears a season ago, making 11 starts. Per Pro Football Focus, he played 514 snaps at end and 212 snaps at tackle in 2012.

The Lions have a different look at defensive end after losing Cliff Avril in free agency and releasing Kyle Vanden Bosch. However, they have restocked the ranks at the position. Ex-Seahawk Jason Jones, like Idonije, can play end and tackle. Also, rookie Ezekiel Ansah, the No. 5 overall pick, is a young rush prospect with promise.

So now we have two solid DT/DE hybrids, two talented raw ends, CJ Mosley and the best starting DT tandem in the league. Can't be mad about this group.

I saw this comment on a Yahoo article about this signing:

Quote:

Ezekiel? Israel?

Can we start calling them the “Old Testament” defense?

There has to be a Moses out there they can pick up.

ROFL

June 25th, 2013, 11:08 pm

Shotty

Millen Draft Pick - Epic Bust

Joined: July 3rd, 2012, 2:06 amPosts: 717

Re: Lions sign Chris Hope

BillySims wrote:

Shotty wrote:

Quote:

Lions sign DL Isreal Idonije12:50 PM, June 25, 2013

The Lions have added more depth to a defensive line that already has a good deal of starpower, signing Israel Idonije to a one-year contact, a league source told PFT’s Mike Florio on Tuesday.

The 6-foot-6, 275-pound Idonije looks like a solid fit for Detroit. He made starts at left end and defensive tackle for Chicago in 2012, and such flexibility will suit him well playing for Lions DL coach Jim Washburn, a proponent of rotating linemen to keep them fresh.

The 32-year-old Idonije notched 48 tackles and 7.5 sacks for the Bears a season ago, making 11 starts. Per Pro Football Focus, he played 514 snaps at end and 212 snaps at tackle in 2012.

The Lions have a different look at defensive end after losing Cliff Avril in free agency and releasing Kyle Vanden Bosch. However, they have restocked the ranks at the position. Ex-Seahawk Jason Jones, like Idonije, can play end and tackle. Also, rookie Ezekiel Ansah, the No. 5 overall pick, is a young rush prospect with promise.

So now we have two solid DT/DE hybrids, two talented raw ends, CJ Mosley and the best starting DT tandem in the league. Can't be mad about this group.

I saw this comment on a Yahoo article about this signing:

Quote:

Ezekiel? Israel?

Can we start calling them the “Old Testament” defense?

There has to be a Moses out there they can pick up.

ROFL

Lol nice. Didn't notice that

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June 26th, 2013, 12:38 am

thelomasbrowns

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Re: Lions sign Chris Hope

wjb21ndtown wrote:

conversion02 wrote:

Why is everyone loving this signing? It's a decent depth deal, but he's washed up. His best football is behind him. His spine injury didn't seem to affect him that much, as he was still very productive for a couple years after that, but he hasn't done much at all for about 3 years.

I agree completely. I wanted this guy 3 years ago as a starter and everyone said I was nuts. Now he's washed up and injured and people are jumping for joy...

What a fickle bunch.

Wait, you're saying you called something related to the Lions? That's a first.

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